The Somerville City Council is currently examining the feasibility of establishing an ordinance prohibiting the use of tear gas by local law enforcement authorities.

While the proposed ordinance is only in the early exploratory stages by the City Solicitor’s Office, the idea is already generating a fair amount of discussion throughout the community.

Pino, Salvatore J. Sr. – 86, of Somerville November 10, 2020.

Beloved husband of Natalie (Oliveira) Pino and the late Marie (Caizzi) Pino.

McDaid, Anthony “Tony” Patrick – Passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at the age of 81. Born on March 5, 1939, to Anthony and Anna (Monahan) McDaid. He was a lifelong resident of Somerville, growing up on Dane street with his siblings, the late John and Mary McDaid. He married the late Margaret (Kennedy) McDaid, his loving wife of 58 years. He was the best father to his children: Timothy, Katie, Matthew, his wife Stacy and the late Kellie McDaid.   Papa Tony’s greatest joy were his 6 grandchildren:  Emily, Kathryn, Dillon, and Grace McDaid, Max Costa and Haleigh Doane. Tony is also survived by his sister-in-law Mary Toomey and many beloved nieces and nephews.

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Thea Paneth is one of the many talented artists I have interviewed for The Somerville Times. And like many she works hard to make the daily nut and continue to produce evocative painting and photographs. I caught up with her recently.

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Sydney Leclerc writes: “I grew up in the small town of Gorham New Hampshire and am now a freshman at Endicott College studying Creative Writing. Unsure of what I want to pursue after graduation, I plan to use the next four years as an opportunity to explore the ways in which I can use my passion for writing to help others.”

Frank L. Di Fonzo – A lifelong resident of Somerville, passed away on November 5, 2020.

Beloved husband of Rafaella (DeBenedictis) Di Fonzo.

Frank was the longtime proprietor of Bill’s Food Shop on the corner of Conwell Ave and Hillsdale Road.

Winter, Howard T. “Howie” – Of Millbury, formerly of Somerville, passed away on November 12, 2020.

Loving husband of Ellen T. (Brogna) Winter.

Beloved son of the late William and Helen Winter.

Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, Ward 2 City Councilor J.T. Scott, and city staff invite you to a virtual public meeting to discuss the design of the Conway Field playground and renovation. City staff and consultants will discuss designs for the reconstructed multi-use sports field, new splash pad, and refurbished playground.

Family Offering $10,000 for Information Leading to Arrest and Indictment in Case

Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Cambridge Police Commissioner Branville Bard, Jr. announced that the family of Paul Wilson is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for his death, which occurred in Danehy Park, Cambridge Massachusetts, on January 2, 2019.